| 2015 ESPY Awards | ||||
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| Date | July 15, 2015 (2015-07-15) | |||
| Location | Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles | |||
| Country |  United States | |||
| Hosted by | Joel McHale | |||
| Television/radio coverage | ||||
| Network | ABC | |||
| Runtime | 180 minutes | |||
| Viewership | 7.7 million | |||
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The 2015 ESPY Awards was the annual ESPY Awards held annually with 32 awards in total being handed out, honoring the best in sports. They were presented on July 15, 2015 and hosted by actor and comedian Joel McHale from the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. For the first time in its 23-year history, the ceremony was broadcast on ABC.
Winners and nominees
Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
Honorary awards
- Leah and Devon Still
- Pat Tillman Award for Service
- Danielle Green
- Lauren Hill, specifically her first game in November 2014
- Icon Award
Presenters
The following are a list of presenters in order of appearance:
- Kiefer Sutherland
- Rachel McAdams
- Richard Sherman
- Lindsey Vonn
- Halle Berry
- Robin Roberts
- Mike Epps
- Alex Morgan
- Stephen Curry
- J. J. Watt
- Britney Spears
- Ed Helms
- Danica Patrick
- LeBron James
- Ciara
- Andre Iguodala
- Ben Affleck
- Abby Wambach
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Brett Favre
- Vince Vaughn
In Memoriam
The In Memoriam was first presented by journalist Robin Roberts giving tribute to fellow sports broadcaster Stuart Scott followed by singer Nate Ruess singing his single Moment to a video montage and honoring the following:
- Lauren Hill
- Ernie Banks
- Rob Bironas
- Oscar Taveras
- Dean Smith
- Chuck Bednarik
- Garo Yepremian
- Steve Montador
- Steve Byrnes
- Ann Mara
- Jerry Tarkanian
- Charles Sifford
- Minnie Miñoso
- Jerome Kersey
- Jethro Pugh
- Bob St. Clair
- Frank Borghi
- Roy Tarpley
- Marques Haynes
- Bevo Francis
- Rhonda Glenn
- Viktor Tikonov
- Calvin Peete
- Frank Torre
- Jean Béliveau
- Fuzzy Thurston
- Marty Sheets
- Ed Sabol
- Anthony Mason
- Ken Stabler
- Ernie Terrell
- Jack Kraft
- Allie Sherman
- Bill Guthridge
- Hot Rod Hundley
- Stuart Scott
References
- Pallotta, Frank (July 16, 2015). "ESPYS score record ratings with assist by Caitlyn Jenner and ABC". CNN Money. New York. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- "Actor Joel McHale to Host 2015 ESPYS on ABC". ABC News. May 22, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- Baysinger, Tim (April 23, 2015). "'ESPYs' Moving to ABC". broadcastingcable.com. NewBay Media. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- "U.S. women's soccer thwarts top squads to garner Best Team ESPY". ESPN. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- "ESPY Awards: The Complete Winners List". Hollywood Reporter. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- Weiner, Natalie (July 16, 2015). "JJ Watt Tells Britney Spears Why '...Baby One More Time' Inspires Him at the ESPYs: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
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